About Us
Andrew Hutchison
Andrew Hutchison
Andrew Hutchison
Managing Director
Matt Legatto
Andrew Hutchison
Andrew Hutchison
Managing Director
Matt Shallo
Andrew Hutchison
Matt Shallo
Managing Director
Ali Jawad
Andrew Hutchison
Matt Shallo
Analyst
Andrew Hutchison
Managing Director
Andrew is a seasoned commercial and residential financing expert with a track record of navigating complex capital challenges for clients across Canada. Known for his strategic thinking, creativity, and relentless commitment to finding a path forward, Andrew specializes in large-scale commercial real estate financing, corporate lending solutions, and capital raises. He focuses on building long-term client partnerships driven by transparency, performance, and results.
Matt Legatto
Managing Director
Matt brings a wealth of operational and management experience from his years leading teams within large construction and industrial companies. With a deep understanding of how projects actually get built — from budgeting and scheduling to boots-on-the-ground execution — he bridges the gap between what lenders expect on paper and what developers face in the real world.
His ability to assess project feasibility, identify operational risks, and communicate the true strengths of a deal makes him an invaluable asset to clients pursuing development, construction financing, or complex commercial transactions. Matt’s leadership style is grounded, practical, and results-driven — ensuring every file is positioned clearly, confidently, and with the level of detail lenders require.
Matt Shallo
Managing Director
Matt is the technical backbone of our underwriting team. With years of experience as a Commercial Relationship Manager at one of the major banks, he understands exactly how lenders think, what they look for, and how to position a deal so it moves forward instead of getting stuck.
His background in commercial lending, paired with the strategic foundation of his MBA, gives him the ability to assess risk quickly, structure files with precision, and translate complex financial stories into clear, lender-ready packages. Matt’s expertise spans commercial mortgages, development financing, and corporate lending — making him a go-to resource for navigating deals with a high level of detail, clarity, and confidence.
Ali Jawad
Managing Director
Ali is a sharp analytical thinker who plays a key role in underwriting, financial modeling, and preparing detailed lender-ready packages. He has a talent for breaking complex information down into clear, actionable insights — keeping deals organized, accurate, and moving efficiently through the process.
With a background in civil and industrial engineering, Ali brings an additional layer of technical understanding to development and commercial files. His ability to interpret drawings, assess feasibility, and review project details gives the team a stronger foundation when evaluating construction or operational risk.
Ali’s combination of analytical precision and technical depth makes him an essential part of the firm’s execution and overall client experience.